Teens ages 12 to 17 who abused alcohol or drugs in the past year in the United States

Definitions:
Children age 12 to 17 who reported dependence on or abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol in the past year.

Illicit Drug Use
includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics or the use of marijuana,
cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or
methamphetamine. Misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics is defined as use in
any way not directed by a doctor, including use without a prescription of one's
own; use in greater amounts, more often, or longer than told; or use in any
other way not directed by a doctor. Prescription psychotherapeutics do not
include over-the-counter drugs.

Dependence or
abuse is based on definitions found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders. This data is based on a 2-year average of survey responses.

Definitions:
Children age 12 to 17 who reported dependence on or abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol in the past year.

Illicit Drug Use
includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics or the use of marijuana,
cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or
methamphetamine. Misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics is defined as use in
any way not directed by a doctor, including use without a prescription of one's
own; use in greater amounts, more often, or longer than told; or use in any
other way not directed by a doctor. Prescription psychotherapeutics do not
include over-the-counter drugs.

Dependence or
abuse is based on definitions found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders. This data is based on a 2-year average of survey responses.